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System engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a System Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$124,182
Average $124,182
Low $75,016
High $205,570

The average salary for a system engineer is $124,182 per year in the United States. 12.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

System Engineer job openings in United States

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SETS - Systems Engineer - Inte...
Technology, Automation, and Management, Inc.
McConnell AFB, KS
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for System Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
American Bureau of Shipping (A...
 
$364,000per year
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Capital One
 
$303,550per year
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Mochi Health
 
$287,500per year
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Heartflow
 
$270,000per year
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Strategic Data Systems
 
$269,376per year
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PROTERRA, INC.
 
$262,305per year
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Highest paying cities for System Engineers near United States

  1. El Segundo, CA
    $150,658 per year
  2. Phoenix, AZ
    $136,764 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $134,676 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $128,287 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $127,395 per year

Where can a System Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for System Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as System Engineer get paid in United States?

Chief System Engineer

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Average $190,005 per year

Junior System Engineer

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Average $80,905 per year

Senior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $136,968 per year